Kurelek Book Launch presentation with STM Chapel mural as backdrop

Art historian and author Dr. Khrystyna Beregovska shared a presentation at STM on the life of William Kurelek in conjunction with the launch of "The Passion of Christ by William Kurelek

Oct 28, 2019

St Vladimir Institute and St Thomas More College(STM) in conjunction with the Les and Irene Dube Chair in Catholic Studies and the Prairie Centre for the Study of Ukrainian Heritage(PCUH) presented "The Passion of Christ by William Kurelek" New Edition, National Book Launch Tour Special Presentation, by art historian and author Dr. Khrystyna Beregovska from Lviv, Ukraine, Saturday, October 26.

The engaging presentation on the life and phenomenon of William Kurelek in World Art was given with the Basilian commissioned Kurelek mural in the STM chapel as the backdrop.

Also in attendance for the special event was William Kurelek's sister Nancy and her daughter, who travelled from Ontario to share in the celebration.

This new book introduces the pinnacle of the religious art created by the Canadian-Ukrainian artist William Kurelek. The series "The Passion of Christ" is comprised of 160 paintings, which illustrate verse for verse the "Suffering, Death, and Resurrection" of Christ, as described in the Gospel according to Matthew. This ecumenical dimension of his work has made him famous all over the world. The depth of this faith gave him the power to create his life's masterpiece. The book is divided into two parts - text and illustration. The text presents a brief biography, describes his artistic study and training, discusses the lead-up to the creation of the series, and provides a professional review. The book also includes reviews that discuss the importance and uniqueness of this series, including a commentary by William Kurelek himself. This is the first publication about William Kurelek in Ukraine. The book is published in four languages (English, Ukrainian, French and Spanish), for a wide audience.
Khrystyna will be travelling across Canada this fall with her book as she conducts additional research on the artist, and will be presenting this new edition in various communities. Further details will be posted on the SVI website stvladimir.ca and Facebook pages.